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[+] the Tokyo National Museum in the Ueno Park at the Taito ward in Tokyo city, Japan. getty Tokyo is an intoxicating swirl of culture and entertainment with something exciting to do or see around every corner and alleyway. It would be an understatement to say that narrowing down your itinerary on your first trip to the city is going to be difficult.
That said—there are a handful of museums and galleries that should be on every first-timer’s itinerary when visiting Tokyo, especially if you like to spend your holiday getting lost observing artifacts and fine art. The following museums and galleries offer a great overview of contemporary and historical Tokyo and greater Japan and will allow you to get a feel for the city and for Japanese culture past and future. Here are five of the best museums and galleries for first-timers in Tokyo: Yayoi Kusama Museum The Yayoi Kusama Museum is a must-see for contemporary art lovers, hands down.
Dedicated to the work of the 90-year-old Japanese artist, the museum boasts the largest collection in the world. Note that tickets sell out extremely fast, and go on sale on the first of every month. It’s imperative that you book in advance.
teamLab Borderless You’ve probably seen shots of the teamLab Borderless exhibit on viral Instagram videos, but the interactive digital 3-D museum i.
